{"product_id":"antique-ophelia-hamlet-colour-print-kronheim-co-london-framed-shakespeare","title":"Antique Ophelia Hamlet Colour Print Kronheim \u0026 Co London Framed Shakespeare","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Framed colour print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Ophelia gathering flowers beside a brook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterary Reference: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinter’s Imprint: Kronheim \u0026amp; Co., London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear \/ Era: Believed Victorian, second half of the 19th century; exact date unconfirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: Colour print on paper, believed chromolithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Muted blue, green, cream and brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame: Later glazed frame with dark finish, silver-tone inner trim and cream mount\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Approximately 31 cm high × 27 cm wide overall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: “Kronheim \u0026amp; Co London” and “Entᵈ at Sta. Hall”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaption: Printed Shakespeare quotation beneath the image, concealed by the mount when framed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric illustration of Ophelia beside a woodland brook, holding floral garlands beneath an overhanging tree. Bearing the London imprint of Kronheim \u0026amp; Co., this detailed print offers enduring appeal for lovers of Shakespeare, Victorian illustration and literary decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower margin carries these lines from Gertrude’s account of Ophelia’s fate, retaining the spelling shown on the print:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There is a willow grows ascaunt a brook,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat shows his hoar leaves in the glassy stream;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherewith fantastic garlands did she make\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf crow-flowers, nettles, daisies and long purples…”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quotation remains on the print but is concealed beneath the mount when framed. Please see the photographs showing the exposed lower margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned print believed to date from the Victorian period, presented in a later frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Noticeable foxing, age toning and brown spotting to the paper, particularly around the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Discolouration is visible on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Some wear and small irregularities to the paper edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The central illustration retains clear detail and attractive muted colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Minor surface wear and marks to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The mount conceals the printed quotation and part of the lower margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Photographs show the print both framed and removed for inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Exact publication, date and printing process are unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photographs form an important part of the description and condition report. Please examine them carefully as they best illustrate the item’s condition, age, character and overall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage and pre-owned items, signs of age, use and handling are to be expected and should be considered part of the item’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall frame: Approximately 31 cm high × 27 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate and may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered as a collectible and decorative print. The frame appears to be later than the artwork. The original artist and source publication have not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 Every item is carefully wrapped and packaged to help ensure it arrives safely at its new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherever possible, quality recycled packaging materials are reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available—contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on eligible items—please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup welcome by prior arrangement from Heidelberg, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, tariffs and customs charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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